Transportation Know the legal implications of distracted driving March 7, 2022 In honor of the fact that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it seems like a good idea to bring another update on the seemingly endless attempts to avoid convictions.
Other, Software Omnitracs system focuses on distracted driving June 15, 2021 Omnitracs has updated its SmartSense system with SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ — a package that combines cab-facing cameras, AI and computer vision to detect issues like suspected sleep, drowsiness,…
Business Management Fleet policies, tech needed to fight smartphone ‘addiction’, speaker says June 9, 2021 If you’re behind the wheel and reading this article on your smartphone, put it down. The news can wait. Distracted driving is clearly a safety risk. It’s a factor in…
Mobile and IT ‘Disabled’ cellphones no defence against distracted driving charges June 29, 2020 Distracted driving is now under more scrutiny than ever. A recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal has confirmed that holding a cellphone while driving is an offence…
Technology Regulators, researchers focus on distracted driving fight January 3, 2020 The goal of the new study is to develop a free training and education program for truck drivers.
Transportation Drivers tend to double down on risky behavior, data shows April 30, 2019 In 23% of the events scored by Lytx telematics systems, drivers were engaged in multiple potentially risky behaviors. (Lytx photo) SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Telematics data from Lytx demonstrates that…
Health & Safety Stiffer penalties in Manitoba for distracted driving October 31, 2018 WINNIPEG, Man. – If you’re driving and itching to take that call, it’s best to wait, as distracted driving laws will be beefed up in Manitoba as of tomorrow.
Geotab’s app locks your smartphone — for a reason September 24, 2018 Geotab is fighting distracted driving with a new SafeRide app in the Geotab Marketplace, locking out phones and their screens when someone is driving. Incoming alerts are muted as…
Business Management Distracted driving can be costly for fleets, and tragic September 12, 2018 HOUSTON, Texas – Collisions can be costly for fleets, and one of the most common causes of an accident is distracted driving. Speaking during the final day of the PeopleNet…
Transportation Focus increases on distracted driving June 28, 2018 MONTREAL, Que. – Transport Canada has added to the focus on distracted driving through a national roundtable in Montreal, featuring voices including the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Quebec Trucking…
Transportation ‘Roadmap’ offers direction in distracted driving fight May 15, 2018 SCARBOROUGH, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance is defining a “roadmap” to help curb collisions linked to distracted driving. Underlying ideas were unveiled in Scarborough, Ont. during last week’s annual…
Regulations OPP begin week-long blitz to curb distracted driving March 12, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are once again heading out in their Class 8 truck to try to catch distracted drivers across the province. OPP Superintendent Tony…
Regulations Ontario won’t crack down on CBs…yet December 19, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will continue to allow the use of handheld CBs and two-way radios until 2021. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said it’s…
Health & Safety SmartDrive offers fresh insights into risks of distracted driving April 17, 2017 SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Distracted drivers are less safe overall, commit significantly more fundamental driving errors and drive faster over the speed limit, when compared to non-distracted drivers. The results…
Equipment Seeing Machines touts success of its Guardian safety system at MCE October 1, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Seeing Machines says its Guardian safety system is significantly helping to reduce distracted driving and fatigue, and that Royal Food Service will be equipping its fleet…
